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I am a hands-on filmmaker and editor who loves tackling independent projects, including YouTube content, podcasts, and social media videos. I have built a strong foundation in editing tools and storytelling, and I thrive on bringing ideas to life from concept to cut. I primarily work in DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing, with growing experience in audio tools like Pro Tools. I am expanding into audio post, sound design, and more advanced storytelling techniques as I take on new projects.…I am a hands-on filmmaker and editor who loves tackling independent projects, including YouTube content, podcasts, and social media videos. I have built a strong foundation in editing tools and storytelling, and I thrive on bringing ideas to life from concept to cut. I primarily work in DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing, with growing experience in audio tools like Pro Tools. I am expanding into audio post, sound design, and more advanced storytelling techniques as I take on new projects.

Luis Peña-Alvarez

Film Director, Film Producer, Video Editor, +4

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I am a hands-on filmmaker and editor who loves tackling independent projects, including YouTube content, podcasts, and social media videos. I have built a strong foundation in editing tools and storytelling, and I thrive on bringing ideas to life from concept to cut. I primarily work in DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing, with growing experience in audio tools like Pro Tools. I am expanding into audio post, sound design, and more advanced storytelling techniques as I take on new projects.…I am a hands-on filmmaker and editor who loves tackling independent projects, including YouTube content, podcasts, and social media videos. I have built a strong foundation in editing tools and storytelling, and I thrive on bringing ideas to life from concept to cut. I primarily work in DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing, with growing experience in audio tools like Pro Tools. I am expanding into audio post, sound design, and more advanced storytelling techniques as I take on new projects.

Available to hire

I am a hands-on filmmaker and editor who loves tackling independent projects, including YouTube content, podcasts, and social media videos. I have built a strong foundation in editing tools and storytelling, and I thrive on bringing ideas to life from concept to cut.

I primarily work in DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing, with growing experience in audio tools like Pro Tools. I am expanding into audio post, sound design, and more advanced storytelling techniques as I take on new projects.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Short Film

Audacity

Promo Video

Experience Level

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Catalan; Valencian

Advanced

Italian

Beginner

Work Experience

Co-Founder, Programmer & Event Coordinator at Sanctuary Cinema Film Collective

March 1, 2025 - Present

Co-founded a film collective and coordinates public documentary screenings in partnership with NM PBS; leads post-screening panels featuring local voices, non-profit leaders, and community discussions; oversees event logistics and multi-track audio recording of panel discussions; content developed for online release in podcast format.

Programmer & Event Coordinator at Sanctuary Cinema Film Collective

March 1, 2025 - Present

Coordinate public documentary screenings using the PBS POV catalog in partnership with NM PBS; lead organization post-screening panels featuring local voices, nonprofit leaders, and community discussions; oversee event logistics and multi-track audio recording of panel discussions; content developed for online release in podcast format.

Editor - Social Media Clips at The MAC

October 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025

Edited a 90-minute recorded panel discussion into multiple condensed versions for targeted use. Curated key talking points and created short-form content for social media, primarily Instagram. Delivered both full-length and highlight edits tailored to different audience engagement.

Editor at The MAC

October 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025

Edited a 90-minute recorded panel discussion into multiple condensed versions for targeted use; curated key talking points and created short-form content for social media, primarily Instagram; delivered both full-length and highlight edits tailored to different audience engagement.

Editor - Social Media Clips at The MAC OCT

October 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025

Edit a 90-minute recorded panel discussion into multiple condensed versions for targeted use; curate key talking points and create short-form content for social media (primarily Instagram); deliver both full-length and highlight edits tailored to different audience engagement.

Director/ Producer at Personal Projects

January 1, 2024 - Present

Developing and editing a series of three independently directed short-film projects. Overseeing all aspects of production, including planning, filming, and post-production. Currently focusing on refining editing techniques, sound design, and visual storytelling. Projects are in post-production and will be added to the portfolio upon completion.

Director/ Producer - Personal Projects at Personal Projects

January 1, 2024 - Present

Developing and editing a series of three independently directed short films; overseeing all aspects of production, including planning, filming, and post-production; currently focusing on refining editing techniques, sound design, and visual storytelling. Projects are in post-production and will be added to the portfolio upon completion.

Director/ Producer - Personal Projects at Independent / Self-Directed

January 1, 2024 - Present

Developing and editing a series of three independently directed short-film projects; oversee all aspects of production including planning, filming, and post-production; currently focusing on refining editing techniques, sound design, and visual storytelling. Projects are in post-production and will be added to the portfolio upon completion.

Director/ Editor - Music Visualizer at Oh My Divine

June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023

Directed and edited a visualizer concept video for an original track, collaborating with the artist on mood, pacing, and visual style; delivered a complete piece that was briefly published on YouTube; despite the artist later removing the video for personal reasons, they expressed satisfaction with the visuals and editing.